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Central Lakes Trust recently approved $741,495 to charitable causes in their funding region.

Wānaka Freeskier Luca Harrington has claimed the first World Cup podium of his career in Switzerland, with a third-place finish at the Silvaplana FIS Freeski Slopestyle World Cup. He's one of a host of Queenstown Lakes snowsports athletes who've competed in European comps over the weekend.

IYKYK (If You Know You Know) is a double-bill of contemporary dance, with works by choreographers Holly Newsom and Forest Kapo, coming to Queenstown this weekend.

Aotearoa's 10th meteorite has been discovered on Crown land in the South Island's Mackenzie Country by a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists. The space rock entered Earth's atmosphere at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometres per second on 13 March. It was spotted by Dennis Behan, a member of Fireballs Aotearoa, who was relaxing in his spa bath in Queenstown when it tore through the atmosphere.

Matariki Arrowtown Kā-Muriwai is returning to Buckingham Street for its third year, and alongside its new name, there is also a new event organiser and local committee.

Sir Michael Hill and Southern Lakes Sanctuary are teeing up to host an exclusive golf tournament to raise funds for the local group's vital conservation work.

An alleged repeat drink driver smashing through road works, another driver losing control on Gibbston highway and rolling his car, a Ballarat Street burglary, and a wandering drunk all feature in this week's Crimeline, along with a reminder there's always someone to talk to about family violence situations.

Three iconic international DJs are set to perform their signature anthems at the Kawarau Bungy Centre this month. Renowned music producers and DJs Darude, Roger Sanchez and Miguel Campbell are lined up to play their hits at the Kawarau Bungy Centre on 27 March.

The classic love story of Romeo and Juliet will play out in Wānaka this Friday but with a wee bit of a twist.

Major upgrades of Frankton's bus station and the BP roundabout have now been approved by Queenstown Lakes District Council planners.

Local heritage doesn’t come much richer than that of Queenstown builder Richard Short whose grandfather, shut out of a wealthy inheritance, turned to goldmining at Skippers and bought all of Battery Hill with the profits.

We firmly believe in the benefits of our young people engaging in the arts.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is hiking its Great Walk prices, saying it is facing increasing budget pressures.

Frankton Food Rescue Riders may sound like the latest action movie heroes, and well, they are, but theirs is a much more vital role.

I’m typing this in Queenstown Airport while the engineers reboot the whole plane system.

Renowned journalist Guyon Espiner shares his insights on the media industry, New Zealand's drinking culture and more on this week's episode of The Outlet Queenstown podcast.

New Zealanders living in smaller settlements tend to drink more alcohol than those in big cities, wastewater sampling has found.

Creativity, culture and heritage play a key role in the Queenstown Lakes District across several aspects of wellbeing including social, community, economic, environmental and individual.

Queenstown alpine ski star Alice Robinson has secured a thrilling second place at the Giant Slalom World Cup finals in Austria.